Typhoon Damage Recovery: This Weekend as Typhoon 'Nanmadol' Approaches is Critical... All-Out Effort for Emergency Repairs

Full Mobilization of Heavy Equipment, Volunteers, and Officials for Emergency Recovery Speed

Electricity Restoration Delayed, About 200 Evacuees Still in Shelters

Pohang City Hall.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Dong-guk] Pohang City, Gyeongbuk, is considering this weekend, when the 14th typhoon ‘Nanmadol’ is approaching, as a critical moment for emergency recovery from typhoon damage and is making every effort for emergency restoration.

On the 6th, Typhoon No. 11 ‘Hinnamro’ struck Pohang causing unprecedented damage. For emergency recovery, the public, private, and military sectors have united to focus on early damage restoration and the return to daily life for affected residents. As of 6 p.m. on the 15th, ten days later, a total of 62,081 personnel including volunteers, soldiers, and public officials, along with 9,196 heavy equipment such as excavators, pumps, and dump trucks, have been mobilized, completing about 90% of the emergency recovery and striving for early completion.

Most of the damaged national and local roads affected by road washouts and soil erosion have been restored so far. With the support of volunteers, cleaning vehicles, and sanitation workers, over 90% of disaster waste such as damaged household goods from flooded houses has also been cleared.

About 200 evacuees still remain in shelters. Temporary power restoration has been completed by installing temporary substations and transformers for households that suffered power outages due to damage to electrical facilities. However, full electrical restoration, including replacement of flooded electrical equipment in apartment basement facilities, requires considerable cost and time, causing delays in recovery and making substantial government support urgently needed.

This weekend, Pohang City plans to deploy about 5,000 personnel including volunteers and public officials, and around 2,000 heavy equipment units to recovery sites to eliminate citizen inconvenience caused by the typhoon and accelerate recovery work before Typhoon ‘Nanmadol’ arrives.

As the 14th typhoon ‘Nanmadol’ is forecasted to have a significant impact on the East Coast and Gyeongsang Province, the city is closely monitoring the expected path and regional effects of the typhoon, strengthening cooperation with related agencies, and dedicating all efforts to minimize damage.

Mayor Lee Kang-deok said, “This weekend, when the 14th typhoon ‘Nanmadol’ is approaching, will be the biggest turning point for emergency recovery. We will closely monitor the typhoon’s progress and make every effort to minimize residents’ inconvenience. We will thoroughly carry out both damage recovery and typhoon preparedness until Nanmadol passes.”

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